VOICED: Desertification and informal construction: Egypt's wounds

The video discusses the challenges Egypt faces due to urban expansion and desertification, which lead to the loss of fertile farmland. Farmers are incentivized to sell land for construction due to higher profits, despite it being illegal. This impacts food production as Egypt relies heavily on imports. Increasing arable land is insufficient to meet the demands of a growing population, necessitating water and land redistribution. Desertification exacerbates the issue, threatening to displace millions and lose fertile land. Adaptation strategies are crucial to mitigate these effects.

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